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Preposition (संबंधसूचक अव्यय)

A Preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in a sentence.

Definition:
A Preposition is a word placed before a noun or pronoun to show its relationship with another word in the sentence.

हिंदी:
जो शब्द किसी संज्ञा (Noun) या सर्वनाम (Pronoun) का संबंध वाक्य के अन्य शब्दों से बताता है, उसे Preposition कहते हैं।
What is a Preposition?

Prepositions help us understand the relationship of time, place, direction, position, and movement.

The book is on the table.
The cat is under the chair.
He arrived at 8 o'clock.
She lives in Delhi.

Words like on, under, at, and in are prepositions because they show relationships.

Why are Prepositions Important?

Without prepositions, sentences lose clarity and meaning.

Without Preposition With Preposition
The book is the table. The book is on the table.
He arrived 5 PM. He arrived at 5 PM.
She lives Delhi. She lives in Delhi.
Functions of Prepositions

Prepositions mainly show:

  • Time → at, on, in, since, for
  • Place → in, on, under, beside
  • Direction → to, into, towards
  • Movement → across, through, over
  • Position → between, among, behind
Types of Prepositions
Type Examples
Preposition of Time at, on, in, since, for
Preposition of Place in, on, under, beside
Preposition of Direction to, into, towards
Preposition of Movement across, through, over
Preposition of Position between, among, behind
Prepositions of Time

Prepositions of Time tell us when something happens.

Preposition Use Example
At Exact Time at 5 PM
On Day / Date on Monday
In Month / Year in January, in 2025
Since Starting Point since 2020
For Duration for 5 years
✔ I wake up at 6 AM.
✔ We have a holiday on Sunday.
✔ She was born in 2005.
✔ He has lived here since 2020.
✔ They have been studying for two hours.
Prepositions of Place

Prepositions of Place show the position or location of a person or thing.

Preposition Meaning
In Inside something
On On a surface
Under Below something
Behind At the back of
Beside Next to
Between In the middle of two
Among In the middle of many
✔ The pen is on the table.
✔ The cat is under the chair.
✔ Ram is sitting between Mohan and Sohan.
✔ She lives in Patna.
Prepositions of Direction

These prepositions show movement from one place to another.

Preposition Meaning
To Towards a destination
Into Movement inside
Towards In the direction of
From Starting point
✔ She went to school.
✔ The boy jumped into the river.
✔ He walked towards the station.
✔ I came from Delhi.
Prepositions of Movement

Movement prepositions describe how something moves from one position to another.

Preposition Example
Across Walk across the road
Through Go through the tunnel
Over Jump over the wall
Along Walk along the river
Around Run around the park
✔ The child ran across the field.
✔ We drove through the tunnel.
✔ The cat jumped over the fence.
✔ They walked along the river.
Important Rules of Prepositions

Prepositions follow certain grammar rules. Learning these rules helps in speaking and writing correct English.

  • Always use a noun or pronoun after a preposition.
  • A preposition cannot usually stand alone.
  • Different words require different prepositions.
  • The meaning of a sentence can change with a different preposition.
✔ Good at English
✔ Interested in Music
✔ Afraid of Dogs
✔ Depend on Parents
Common Mistakes

Students often use wrong prepositions while speaking English.

Wrong Correct
Married with Married to
Good in English Good at English
Interested on Music Interested in Music
Depend of Depend on
Discuss about Discuss
Most Common Prepositions
Preposition Meaning
In Inside
On Above Surface
At Exact Place/Time
To Towards
From Starting Point
With Together
By Near / Through
For Purpose / Duration
Of Belonging To
About Regarding
Points to Remember
  • Prepositions show relationship between words.
  • They indicate time, place, direction and movement.
  • Correct preposition usage improves spoken English.
  • Many verbs and adjectives require fixed prepositions.
  • Learn common preposition combinations regularly.
  • Practice prepositions through daily conversation.
  • One wrong preposition can change sentence meaning.

🧠 Quick Quiz

Which preposition is used with an exact time?



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